Death in the City of Light

Read about the gripping true story of a brutal serial killer who terrorized Nazi-Occupied Paris in Death in the City of Light. Commissaire Georges-Victor Massu's task was to track down the elusive murderer amidst a shadowy underworld of pimps, prostitutes, spies, and resistance fighters. The charming and charismatic Dr. Marcel Petiot, known for his kindness to the poor, soon became the main suspect, charged with 27 murders with suspicions that the number was much higher. Was he a sexual sadist killing for thrills, or did he work for the Gestapo or French Resistance? Attempting to solve the mystery, Massu would unravel a plot of unspeakable deviousness, leading to a circus-like trial where Petiot's wit and brilliance threatened to win the day. This harrowing exploration of murder, betrayal, and evil is a must-read for fans of true crime.